Syracuse, N.Y. — St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) High School linebacker Troy Henderson verbally committed to Syracuse Tuesday night, he announced on Twitter. Henderson chose the Orange over other finalists Rutgers and Nebraska.

I went from riding the bus for years and now I can choose the bus I ride on. I have decided to take my path to The University of Syrcause![?] [?]

Henderson, who visited SU during its annual spring game, becomes the 25th member of Syracuse's Class of 2015, including 2014 holdovers Treevon Prater and Lamar Dawson, and a silent verbal commitment. Henderson is the third linebacker in the class, joining Shyheim Cullen and Doyle Grimes, and is rated three stars by Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

He is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 215 pounds by Scout.com. Hudl.com lists his 40-yard dash time at 4.61 seconds, his bench press maximum at 330 pounds and his squat maximum at 425 pounds.